Chapter 949 - 947: Uncle Grandpa is Back

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Chapter 949: Chapter 947: Uncle Grandpa is Back Song Chongjin was also happy in his heart. In those days dealing with Yang Zongbao, he knew that Yang Zongbao was actually a very capable person. After recognizing him as his uncle, he began to plan to hand over the information network he held to Yang Zongbao to manage. After all, Yang Zongbao has been rolling around the Jianghu for so many years. Many times, it was better for him to come forward than for Song Chongjin himself. At that time, he subtly mentioned this idea to Yang Zongbao in private. Yang Zongbao did not refuse outright, only said he would consider it, so Song Chongjin knew this matter was about fifty to sixty percent likely. This information network was very important. You could say it was his trump card to save his life. If you were to speak of the person he trusted the most, it would naturally be Wang Yongzhu. But the matter of the information network, after all, could not be exposed. Deep down, Song Chongjin privately did not want Wang Yongzhu to be involved with these. Moreover, Wang Yongzhu knew he had this information network but never asked a single question, which let Song Chongjin understand Wang Yongzhu’s attitude. About this person Yang Zongbao, although he considered that he might not be completely accurate in judging people, he was still seventy to eighty percent sure, and he was most grateful and would repay his kindness. Back then, when everyone betrayed him, and looking back on half his life, only his mother-in-law knew grace and repaid it. Later, he received the favor of Yongzhu, and for people like him, who received kindness, they naturally had to repay with all their hearts. Song Chongjin also considered it for a long time before making this decision. At this moment, hearing that Yang Zongbao had returned, he estimated the matter was almost settled, and his heart also relaxed. Now he was fully focused on participating in the imperial examination. The information network was indeed a bit overwhelming, and with Yang Zongbao back, he could be much more at ease. He was originally very happy, but seeing Old Granny Zhang and Yongzhu busying themselves over Yang Zongbao’s return, wanting to handle everything personally, a trace of jealousy emerged in his heart. But the person delivering the luggage was still waiting, so he had to watch as they unloaded a cart of luggage, big and small, into the courtyard. Only after giving a tip did he send the person away. Old Granny Zhang and Wang Yongzhu, because Yang Zongbao’s previous room had been given to Old Granny Wu and the others, now cleaned out another empty room. When Yang Zongbao previously lived in this courtyard, he was still a servant. Now he was an uncle, so naturally, the room was bigger. The furniture was already there in the room; it just had some dust. After wiping it clean, it was fine. The kang (heated bed) was also cleaned and covered with a new kang mat. Old Granny Zhang also took out new beddings and laid them out. Song Chongjin and Old Granny Wu moved the luggage Yang Zongbao brought back into the room. He didn’t know where Yang Zongbao got so much luggage from, about ten boxes in total, and they weren’t light. After finally moving them all, looking at the time, Song Chongjin knew he couldn’t delay any longer. He went back to his room to change into a sky-blue scholar’s robe, and Gu Zikai was already there to invite him to a banquet. Going out, he met other classmates from Changqing Academy also heading to the banquet, so they went to the restaurant together. Not long after Song Chongjin left, Yang Zongbao came back, travel-worn. He knocked on the courtyard door, and Old Granny Wu opened it, looking at the unshaven man in front of her with some suspicion and hesitation: This man was said to be the old lady’s brother, but why did he look nothing like the old lady? Thinking back to when they came to recognize kinship at the Tian Family, they said that the natal family was all gone. So which uncle was this who suddenly appeared? She was momentarily stunned at the entrance. Yang Zongbao, seeing Old Granny Wu blocking the entrance, didn’t want to push her, and since he couldn’t speak, he just silently stared at her. Old Granny Wu felt her hair stand on end under his gaze and forced a smile: "Are you the uncle bringing back the luggage?" Upon hearing "uncle," Yang Zongbao’s mouth curled slightly, and the imposing manner on him lessened, and he nodded. Old Granny Wu quickly stepped aside: "Please come in, uncle. I’ll go tell the old lady and the scholar’s lady!" Yang Zongbao didn’t speak, followed her inside while observing the courtyard. Compared to the last time he left, it was tidier and had more life to it. The flowers and plants in the corners, clothes drying on the rope, a vivid sense of life was overwhelming. It softened Yang Zongbao’s expression, and he relaxed completely. Hearing the commotion, Old Granny Zhang and Wang Yongzhu, who were organizing Yang Zongbao’s room, hurried out. Wang Yongzhu cheerfully called "Uncle," went up, and gently tugged on his sleeve: "Uncle, we’ve tidied up a new room for you. Do you like it?" Looking at Wang Yongzhu, Yang Zongbao’s eyes softened. He patted her head and pulled something from his pocket, placing it in her hand. Feeling something smooth and warm, Wang Yongzhu looked down to find a small jade turtle, adorably earnest, very cute. Yongzhu liked it immediately, held it tight, and cheerfully thanked him: "Thank you, uncle!" Yang Zongbao’s eyes crinkled into a smile, clearly pleased that Wang Yongzhu genuinely liked it, which made him happy. Old Granny Zhang, seeing this, couldn’t help but nag: "You finally come back, why bring things? Those things aren’t cheap, right? Don’t spoil her too much—" Though saying so, she was actually happy. This unexpected brother seemed to truly like her daughter. Whoever was good to her daughter, she would be good to them! In the future, she should be even better to this unexpected brother! Yang Zongbao just smiled without speaking, as he couldn’t talk. Old Granny Zhang scrutinized him for a moment and then said: "Out there, you don’t take care of yourself. You’re thinner! Look at you, how many days haven’t you slept? Unshaven, go inside, let me send water, and you clean up and change clothes. Haven’t had lunch either, right?" Yang Zongbao nodded honestly. "You people, none of you make me worry!" Old Granny Zhang complained, but then turned and headed to the kitchen. Wang Yongzhu hurriedly took Yang Zongbao inside, showed him where to put things, the place to bathe, set out a whole new set of toiletries, then closed the door and went out. Yang Zongbao glanced around the room, seeing the neatly made bed, tea kettle and cups on the table, picked it up to find it full of warm tea. On the table by the window was a clay vase holding two sprigs of green mugwort, filling the room with a faint scent of mugwort. He poured himself a cup of tea, drank it in one go, and sat down on the chair, completely relaxed. He was finally home. Before long, the old woman who opened the door earlier brought two buckets of hot water, and Wang Yongzhu also delivered a new set of clothes: "Uncle, I made these estimating your size. I don’t know if they fit. Try them on later, and if anything is off, I can alter them!" Facing Wang Yongzhu, Yang Zongbao was very gentle, especially seeing the new clothes, his eyes were brimming with joy. He joyfully bathed and changed clothes, even shaved clean, then put on the new clothes Wang Yongzhu made. Every part fit perfectly. He came out, and a large bowl of noodles was already placed on the table under the veranda. Since Yang Zongbao wasn’t in mourning, Old Granny Zhang had deliberately added several large chunks of meat, two eggs, crispy and tender greens, and a bowl of fragrantly spicy mountain mushroom meat sauce. She invited Yang Zongbao over to eat: "Starved, aren’t you? Come eat the noodles!"

Chapter 949 - 947: Uncle Grandpa is Back

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